Student Spotlight: Samuel Liu
September 20, 2021
Meet Samuel Liu
Incoming PhD student
HOMETOWN
Short Hills, New Jersey
PLACE LIVED PRIOR TO STANFORD
London, United Kingdom
ALMA MATER
Harvard University
MAJOR
Physics
Work and academic experiences
I have always worked at the intersection of the technical and humanistic. My academic background is in physics and philosophy. For the past several years, I have worked in consulting at BCG where I have focused on public/social sectors, airlines, and energy—all fields that are deeply rooted in analytics and engineering while also playing a large role in the shape of our society.
Impact you hope to have in your field and the world
My ambition is to work to ensure technological advancements deliver meaningful positive impact to the world. This spans a wide range (e.g. climate change, bioethics, etc.), but at Stanford, this means working to make algorithms that are increasingly part of our lives more fair and more just.
Interests and hobbies
Skiing, hiking, woodworking, painting.